# Best Online Colleges in Maine

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> Updated: 2026-06-07 | Schools: 18 | Category: By State
> Source: https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-maine

## Methodology

Online programs in Maine ranked by outcomes and value

CollegeRanker uses a 4-pillar algorithm: Academic Quality (15-20%), Economic Outcomes (30%), Social Mobility (25-35%), Value & Affordability (20-25%). Social mobility data from Raj Chetty's Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records). No subjective surveys.

## Rankings

| Rank | School | Location | Graduation | Earnings (10yr) | Net Price | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|------|--------|----------|------------|-----------------|-----------|-------------|---------------|
| 1 | [Husson University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/husson-university) | Bangor, ME | 58% | $45,025 | $21,005 | $27,000 | 0.6x |
| 2 | [Thomas College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/thomas-college) | Waterville, ME | 53% | $44,991 | $18,885 | $24,250 | 0.54x |
| 3 | [University of New England](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-new-england) | Biddeford, ME | 65% | $55,921 | $38,107 | $25,250 | 0.45x |
| 4 | [University of Southern Maine](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-southern-maine) | Portland, ME | 43% | $49,958 | $13,596 | $19,060 | 0.38x |
| 5 | [University of Maine at Fort Kent](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-fort-kent) | Fort Kent, ME | 40% | $51,077 | $7,482 | $20,160 | 0.39x |
| 6 | [University of Maine](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine) | Orono, ME | 56% | $48,653 | $17,510 | $25,000 | 0.51x |
| 7 | [Saint Joseph's College of Maine](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/saint-josephs-college-of-maine) | Standish, ME | 67% | $59,045 | $27,555 | $27,000 | 0.46x |
| 8 | [University of Maine at Farmington](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-farmington) | Farmington, ME | 52% | $44,433 | $16,857 | $24,499 | 0.55x |
| 9 | [Northern Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/northern-maine-community-college) | Presque Isle, ME | 38% | $43,348 | $7,181 | $10,825 | 0.25x |
| 10 | [York County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/york-county-community-college) | Wells, ME | 31% | $44,873 | $5,875 | $8,861 | 0.2x |
| 11 | [Eastern Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/eastern-maine-community-college) | Bangor, ME | 33% | $41,704 | $8,928 | $11,293 | 0.27x |
| 12 | [University of Maine at Presque Isle](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-presque-isle) | Presque Isle, ME | 45% | $40,956 | $7,035 | $16,000 | 0.39x |
| 13 | [Kennebec Valley Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/kennebec-valley-community-college) | Fairfield, ME | 44% | $36,035 | $3,910 | $13,255 | 0.37x |
| 14 | [Central Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/central-maine-community-college) | Auburn, ME | 29% | $42,448 | $6,975 | $12,000 | 0.28x |
| 15 | [Southern Maine Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/southern-maine-community-college) | South Portland, ME | 24% | $41,661 | $11,086 | $10,331 | 0.25x |
| 16 | [University of Maine at Augusta](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-augusta) | Augusta, ME | 25% | $40,342 | $10,924 | $22,734 | 0.56x |
| 17 | [Washington County Community College](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/washington-county-community-college) | Calais, ME | 49% | $34,407 | $5,149 | N/A | N/A |
| 18 | [Unity Environmental University](https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/unity-environmental-university) | New Gloucester, ME | 44% | $37,852 | $19,104 | $25,000 | 0.66x |

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Times Higher Education World University Rankings
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Best Online Colleges in Maine." CollegeRanker.com, 2026-06-07. https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-online-colleges-maine

## License

This data summary is provided for informational purposes. Underlying data from federal sources (College Scorecard, IPEDS) is public domain. Opportunity Insights data is available under their data use agreement at https://opportunityinsights.org/data/.